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Kempinski Palace Engelberg

Kempinski Palace Engelberg

Price
Price on request
Capacity
400 guests
Season
Year-round

Rising above the monastery village of Engelberg with Mount Titlis as its backdrop, Kempinski Palace Engelberg is a five-star historic hotel with nine event venues, including the spectacular Kursaal — an 1902 ballroom of mirrors and chandeliers that seats up to 400 guests. The hotel offers dedicated wedding packages and year-round capability for celebrations of all scales.

The story

The Kursaal at 1,000 metres

Kempinski Palace Engelberg sits 1,015 metres above sea level in the valley below Mount Titlis, a village defined by its Benedictine monastery and the abrupt verticality of the surrounding peaks. The palace itself dates from the Belle Époque era of alpine grand hotels, and its centrepiece — the Kursaal ballroom, built in 1902 — is the kind of room that makes guests stop at the door: mirrors and chandeliers, a high ornate ceiling, and the scale to seat four hundred people for dinner without feeling crowded.

The hotel has developed two distinct wedding itineraries — the Fairytale and the Dream Wedding packages — but the real offering is the nine-venue estate and the flexibility those spaces create. Indoor and outdoor aperitif terraces look up at the mountains; the private dining room adjacent to Cattani Restaurant works for a rehearsal dinner or a small civil ceremony; and the 880 m² rooftop spa with its panoramic views offers something few alpine venues can match as a morning-after retreat. Engelberg is an hour from Lucerne and two from Zurich, making it genuinely accessible while feeling completely removed.

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The details

Everything your planner asks first.

Pricing & packages

Price
Price on request

Capacity & stay

Capacity
Kursaal (historic Belle Époque ballroom from 1902): up to 400 seated; 9 event venues in total
Accommodation
Hotel rooms and suites with alpine views; on-site accommodation for wedding guests

Location & experiences

Region
Engelberg, Switzerland
Nearest airport
ZRH · Zürich
Best season
Year-round
Experiences
  • Historic Kursaal ballroom ceremony and reception
  • Rooftop spa with 880 m² panoramic mountain views
  • Outdoor alpine aperitif areas
  • Private Dining Room overlooking the Kurpark
  • Modern multifunctional Hall event space

Planning & policies

Catering
In-house catering described as 'unique and exquisite'
Planner
Dedicated wedding coordination team; Fairytale and Dream Wedding packages available including VIP pre-event facility testing and complimentary hotel stay for bridal couple
Main ballroom
Kursaal (1902 Belle Époque): up to 400 seated
Total venues
9 event spaces
Packages
Fairytale Wedding Package and Dream Wedding Package
Events contact
events@kempinski-engelberg.ch · +41 41 639 75 75
Frequently asked

Good to know.

What is the capacity of the main ballroom?

The Kursaal — the historic Belle Époque ballroom dating from 1902 — seats up to 400 guests.

How many event venues does the hotel have?

There are nine event venues ranging from the grand Kursaal to a private dining room and modern multifunctional Hall.

Are there dedicated wedding packages?

Yes — the hotel offers a Fairytale Wedding Package and a Dream Wedding Package, both including dedicated coordination, custom catering, and a complimentary stay for the bridal couple.

Can ceremonies be held outdoors?

Yes — the hotel has indoor and outdoor locations for aperitifs and ceremonies, with mountain views throughout.

How far is Engelberg from the nearest airports?

Zurich Airport is 101 km away, Basel 138 km. Lucerne is 36 km.

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